Watchtowers New Update encourages poverty!?
Jehovah's Witnesses never fail to amaze us with their crazy rules! Especially here lately with these back to back updates. Tune in for another Awaken Truths as we cover this new poverty tactic by the organization!
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That organization has destroyed countless lives in order to maintain rigid control of their subjects.
@robinkish-miller2990
29 күн бұрын
This organization is a disease.
Propaganda is JWs whole identity.
@AwakenTruths
Ай бұрын
Most definitely!
@UnderservingOne
Ай бұрын
That and gossiping
Watchtower is DANGEROUS
@Antlil2023
Ай бұрын
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@Antlil2023
Ай бұрын
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@robertgrey6101
Ай бұрын
@toddhayes The Spanish authorities are saying the same thing (DANGEROUS) with the word SECT meaning C U L T !!
@ShoNuffSoulBro1
Ай бұрын
It truly is ! They promote an extremely unbalanced viewpoint on life which fosters apathy, lazyness, self sabotage, & wasted potential in life among other things. While they sit in their ivory tower, wanting for nothing, they’re telling everyone else to remain poor & ignorant.
@KeithBryantOfficial
Ай бұрын
@@ShoNuffSoulBro1Straight up agree
I went to a poor black congregation and missing the meetings was strongly discouraged, especially for work. In a middle-class black hall an elder told me; I'm not going to pay your bills, go to work. At white halls, no one cared. The differences were incredible!!
@AwakenTruths
Ай бұрын
Absolutely completely believe that! That’s because they prey on the poor or uneducated
@ashleyamoah1578
Ай бұрын
Same thing here in the UK
@JJ-bw8co
29 күн бұрын
Race and class makes a big difference. Even among Jehovah’s Witnesses.
@tiffanystout.
21 күн бұрын
@JJ-bw8co especially among Jehovahs Witnesses. They pretend to be colorblind and that money means nothing but if you peek under the covers you see something completely different. Just research the racism the religion preached early on.
This is so true. I was always triggered by videos like this. I hated the poverty mindset and refused to comply even when I was a young adult. It’s so wrong to promote these messages specially to black people. The most disenfranchised people in America with the LEAST amount of wealth. Sickening.
@AwakenTruths
Ай бұрын
Facts! They are exploiting a whole culture that’s already struggling
@astarajarvis9965
Ай бұрын
Seriously. Like they print stuff out wanting us all to take the same advice, but we're not all the same. Like when they tell you not to take pride in your race, or tribe or language or whatever. I get that if you are from a background that has historically used those identities to oppress others. But what if you are from a background that has taught you there is reason to feel shame because of where you came from, or what you look like or what language you speak. The pride has a different meaning then.
@georgebrown8312
Ай бұрын
It is sickening indeed, and abhorrent as well.
@ShoNuffSoulBro1
Ай бұрын
It’s just not Black folk either, Hispanic and Natives are sabotaged by this poverty mindset they foster as well. I have seen it and experienced it ! ! WT reminds me of Wovoka’s ghost dance religion that initially brought hope to thee MOST downtrodden people in US history, but then brought profound disappointment! !
I joined when in college. My parents flipped out when the elders suggested I quit school to go into the full time ministry. I know a sister whose pride and joy was that she gave up a scholarship to Julliard to work at Bethel. She lives in a slum now, but she’s married to an elder and does hair on the side. No, thank you!
@AwakenTruths
Ай бұрын
That’s a terrible thing for a witness to be proud of. A few years of schooling wouldn’t have ruined her life at all
@Ladybhive71
20 күн бұрын
Sure wouldn’t. And Behind the scenes be calling for lawyers and doctors all the time. There’s nothing that’s in the Bible about that
The JW organization is is the original "You will own nothing and you'll be happy."
@slkontym1385
Ай бұрын
I’m not JW, but have JW friends and I always tell them the JW organization is foundered by Freemasons so a lot of the JW structure is all Satanic. The founder are members of Skull and Bones and no understanding of Yahuah. I could go in but I’m sure most of you all now this but for those that don’t Look into the foundation of the JW organization and you will see that it was all a plan to keep people under control and lead them into false worship.
Yeah I just got off of the phone with my grandmother about an hr ago and she's still in the cult. I tried to warn her and in retaliation she blamed me for a brother who was 5 years older than me sexually harassing me since I was 12 yrs old. To be honest, I'm very depressed and it really cut me to my core. She still goes out in service with him and his family including his 19 yr old fiance of which she compared to me saying that "She's such a pleasant girl and you two are so much alike." I'm honestly so disgusted I can't eat... I truly don't have any family, this cult has destroyed so much of my life.
@tessahiggins8142
Ай бұрын
I'm so sorry you experienced this. I was also told I should be honored any brother was interested when a 23/24 yo wanted to date me at 15. That's a predator!
@gail4life
21 күн бұрын
Wow, just wow. So much is going on in the organization.@@tessahiggins8142
@katygirl9221
12 күн бұрын
Me too. 😢
The fact that they dictate how much a petson should work and what kind of job they're "allowed" to take is ridiculous! Yet, the minions follow right along as told! There are lots of brilliantly talented JW's out there that were stripped of their futures! My son is one of them! He should have gone to college to be an engineer! My youngest should be on an NFL defensive line!
Watchtower wants your money, that’s why he looked up wealth instead of money! They think they are slick! The GB are living in the lap of luxury at Bethel, and want their members living in slums! I left in my late 40s, went back to college and obtained my degree! Loved this video. You two are a lovely couple, and I am glad you guys got out of that organization.
It is crazy being 46 and working my first job in tech. I'm single, living in a basement, stuffing 25% of 50K into a 401K and paying for my masters out of pocket with 100K in student loan debt! If I'm lucky I'll be able to get out of debt and buy a house to live in as an old man. Don't be like me! Leave this organization as a young person. If you are 20, and start investing just $100 a month, you can retire at 65 a millionaire. That is the "truth" I wish I had focused on.
@AwakenTruths
17 күн бұрын
Tech is a lucrative field once you have some experience so you’ll be able to do it!! It’s easy to feel behind in life but at least you are getting it together now!
@williamparrish2436
3 күн бұрын
@@AwakenTruths This makes me wish there was a KZread channel for financial planning for ex Jehovah's Witnesses. Because most of us can't put cheese on a Whopper!
Even chewie knows that's some BS🤣😂🤣😂🐕
@AwakenTruths
Ай бұрын
Right 😂 he caught on
@ShoNuffSoulBro1
Ай бұрын
He’s like , Wher’s da food at? Feed me a treat Mo’Fo’s 🤣🤣
@justaroundthecorner2883
Ай бұрын
@@AwakenTruths Think of the money you could save on dog food lol.
Chewie was like nah bruh, get your a$$ up go to work.😂😂😂
@Ladybhive71
Ай бұрын
😂
YOOOOO YALL GOT MEEEE HOLLARING!!! BWHAHAHA..I HAD TO CHECK MY MOM YEARS AGO....I TOLD HER " STRUGGLING, HARDSHIPS AND BEING POOR DOESN'T NAKE UUUUU MORE SPIRITUAL"!!
I notice the man was black, portraying us as being poor-minded😢
@Mexellence
25 күн бұрын
Nothing to do with color they are all like this
@ChiChiLee-vd1mg
24 күн бұрын
@@Mexellence it is subliminal. They want you to think it has nothing to do with color. Do the research on how JWs used to view African Americans and still do.
@williamparrish2436
20 күн бұрын
@@Mexellence You still hypnotized Brother Mexellence, you are still hypnotized! Don't be a sheep-like one, wake up to the evil in this organization.
So true! From my experience over here in the Netherlands, I know a lot of married sisters have a (very small) parttime cleaning job. Or maybe are a homebased hairdresser or nailartist. They build up almost no or very little pension. After the dead of their husband a lot of them struggle financially at old age..😢😢😢
@jiriovecka350
Ай бұрын
It is their dream life. I couldn find a wife there, because all i heard was they want stay home going to service with no children and husband paying bills. Ofc husband elder. It simply didnt make sense to me. Now I am out, happy married and with great children 😃
I love you guys! I've never been a JW, I'm Christian, but liberal and open minded. I appreciate your guys creativity and love for each other!
@AwakenTruths
Ай бұрын
Thank you for tuning into our channel!
@alistairdeacon8155
Ай бұрын
Can you do a video about Stephen Lett?
@annemarie19553
Ай бұрын
@@alistairdeacon8155, oh, now THAT would be funny!!! 😂 Steven Lett is screaming for a comedy skit... 😂😂😂😂
I would love to see each member of the gb signed vow of poverty..I want a light to shine on the way they live day to day..how much money they have while they want everyone else to be broke and struggle..I want to know how they make it..js
I sacrificed 39 years to this borg. Got involved at 22. Elder ,ms. Im now 66. Brought up my family in it. Started seeing light over a decade ago so i was pimo. Finally messed up my life and family have disowned me. I dissasociated in 2019. Best descision i made but not quickly enough. Thanks for your insight in this cult. Keep up the good work
@Mark-ec3lp
Ай бұрын
Sorry to hear about you losing your family to the cult, it's sad when they are so indoctrinated that they will kick a loved one in the face just for exposing the real 'truth'. If not for my wife being a JW, although she's 100% POMO since 2020, her parents would shun her if I sent the elders a bye bye letter. At least you are free now, no more crazy mind control from that horrible cult.
@Insight605
Ай бұрын
Thankyiu. Yes very true I am free and starting to make some friends and enjoying some of my hobbies🙂
@Mark-ec3lp
Ай бұрын
@@Insight605 Good on you, I hope you enjoy the rest of your life without ever again having to answer up to control freaks like the JW 'organisation'.
@Ladybhive71
Ай бұрын
@@Insight605Me too. I'm coming into me now , who I am and Im going into Nursing School l. And finding things I enjoy doing. Stepped away from the org 2 years ago.
@realliving7340
Ай бұрын
Your life us not over. Keep moving forward and enjoy your freedom. I'm in my 50s and raised my kids in this crap. The damage is real but I'm determined to live the rest of my days my way and help my family recover the best way I can. You got this!
It is what they teach! I was out of a job for two years! Finally found myself a 40 hours a week job and they had the nerve to ask me to quit my job so I’ll be able to attend the Tuesday meeting!!! Are you kidding me!
@lovelylady2607
Ай бұрын
True. My neice worked full time for a major airline. When her working hours conflicted with going out in field service, attending meetings or going to conventions she quit her job.
@AwakenTruths
Ай бұрын
Yep they would rather you put them ahead of your basic necessities
@PokemonRules333
26 күн бұрын
@@AwakenTruthsand yet gb are most likely living the lap of luxury what a bunch of hypocrites
Feelings don't pay the bills neither do scriptures when you are struggling. None of the jws will help you. It's not planted in reality. Good video on how the jws act. People are waking up.
@JJ-bw8co
29 күн бұрын
And if that brother wants a wife. Economics is going to play some part in it.
@Kammy-pp1vh
26 күн бұрын
Some JW will help from congregation if they haven't send it all to New York. Ones that help, do it outside kingdom hall or sometimes we would put money with a card, making it look like it was a card, so nobody be embarrassed.
@JJ-bw8co
25 күн бұрын
And of course those with real estate who pass away without children will donate it to New York. Instead of rank and file J.W.s who need it more.
@Kammy-pp1vh
25 күн бұрын
👍,
With the white brothers I've seen *one* time they showed a guy who was poor (bagging groceries) but otherwise, they always show white brothers owning construction businesses or being modest engineers or something. They want black people to be dirt poor.
@jiriovecka350
Ай бұрын
They always promote stereotypes. They dont help people or minorities.
@Mexellence
25 күн бұрын
Oh stop they are all like this
@AP-pk6mk
25 күн бұрын
@@Mexellence no they aren't. Look at the prodigal son drama. The father owns his own business. There's another where a father is enticed to spend more time at work and he is an engineer and his Nigerian boss ends up not pressuring him anymore and thinking about attending meetings (black man stepping down to make less money).
@williamparrish2436
20 күн бұрын
@@Mexellence Why are you so offended when black people are pointing out they had a different experience than YOU? You are sounding racist here. Why does it hurt whites and hispanics so much to hear that they have it better than black people in America? It drives ya'll crazy to think you have privilege in this life lol. Its true.
These a holes want you to drop everything and go help them build their empire and once they are done with you you can go back home with nothing ‼️ They tell people it’s up to you but push the idea through videos and talks and even soft shunning if they don’t see you reaching out especially if you’re a young man 🤦♀️crazy ! Great video guys ❤
@AwakenTruths
Ай бұрын
That’s so true! Thank you for watching!
@Ladybhive71
Ай бұрын
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I grew up as a JW .. My mother pioneered off and on for 50yrs. I just found out after 50 yrs that I had a different Dad then my 5 brothers and sisters. So my mother pioneered while lying to me about my real father. Also she covered up her son-in-law who molested a 13-year-old that lived across the street from him all while he was a practicing Jehovah's witness. She never told the elders in the congregation about this molestation.
Another point with the them specifically using the black man for the skit ….. remember they have an entire African demographic as well. A problem they are facing with a lot of African countries is the higher education clause ( OMG ! the American CO’s used to make us feel like vermin because we were in school.) Poverty is the root of all evil not money. Watchtower needs to get it together. Oh another thing , the apartments they live in bethel are top tier. Like I can’t even afford it in my country ( Ghana) if I didn’t work full time. Watchtower needs to SIT they ASS DOWN
😂😅😂 "We could sing songs" " You're a woman, so your opinion doesn't matter!" OMG, love your skits!!!
@Ladybhive71
Ай бұрын
"I sold my shoes " we can sale chewy!😂😂
Really smart to point out the racial dynamic... its uncomfortable to do but it's necessary.
I have several families in my family that are JWs. All of the fathers had good jobs, bought property and had children. Their children now have good jobs working for the state, gov, and so on. They have bought properties but have chose to not have children. I have always wondered if the choice to not have children is another way to take time and pull money from them. When you have children you need to work more and you have less time and money. Telling the congregation not to bring children into this system of things can be very strategic. They can donate that money and time to witnessing. IJS.
@tiffanystout.
21 күн бұрын
It will backfire on them in a few decades when no new people join. They only get new members from those born in these days. Of course, I personally believe the current governing body don't care because they know they will be dead by then and it will be someone else's problem. They're so greedy that they are essentially stealing from.their future religion. You can't make this stuff up. Lmao
Love the skits 😂 Good point about the propaganda video…. I think that was released during a convention a few years ago but I didn’t even think about them purposely making the Black guy broke … seeking only part time…. and I believe in the rest of the video, he didn’t even have a car. Smh…. Great video!
@AwakenTruths
Ай бұрын
A lot of those subliminal things go right over ours heads 😂
I don’t know what it’s like in the states, but here there the so many brothers who have been scraping by cleaning windows part time and now can’t afford to retire. Where is watchtower now these people need them? (Insert video of Tony morris blowing out a match 😡)
@AwakenTruths
Ай бұрын
It’s the same here! A lot of people doing small odd jobs
“The bible says that “the love of money is the root of all evil”. 💰🤩💰✨ But my observation is; The LACK OF MONEY is the cause of MANY MORE !! 😩💦 : Poverty, depression, frustration, anxiety, crime, violence, desperation, poor health condition, mental illness, starvation, shortened life spans, prostitution, pollution, wasted potential, folks goin’ mental, wasted time & wasted lives. Oh the horror shall I say more-er? 😱
The crazy part is that sometimes Bethelites, are forced to miss meetings for work 😂 #cantmakethisup
@researchound
Ай бұрын
So hypocritical!
Yes. I’m 52 and I’m staring all over plus I have chronic medical conditions that make me not stride as fast as I would like to but I’m not giving up!!
The Latin jw community is struggling. I hate how careless the governing body is towards jw minorities
@jmark7390
Ай бұрын
Go to college dhead. Do whats best for you and do not talk about it to any of the under achievers in your congregation
@EdsCollegeLife
Ай бұрын
@@jmark7390 I did! However, you must obey the propaganda if you want to be “spiritual”
@jmark7390
Ай бұрын
@@EdsCollegeLife You do what everyone else does. You make spiritual sounding comments. It works. I am an elder.
It's so true that you need two people to make the house payment, utilities, internet, groceries, necessities, etc. And that's not doing it, with debts, credit cards, and who knows what else. Oh, car payment, insurance, gas, or/upkeep, it's just about impossible, and yes, then put the Kingdom first!!!
@AwakenTruths
Ай бұрын
Right! Sounds like the kingdom over a stable job is the motto. The members end up proud of the choice to be poor too
They love to make people feel guilty and like they HAVE to choose between Watchtower and actually living and making a life for themselves. THEN when times get hard and bills start piling up they like to blame Satan and ‘this system of things’! 😂😂😂
@Ladybhive71
Ай бұрын
😂 4 real!
@gail4life
21 күн бұрын
😂😂😂
Even the puppy said nah I’m cool lol
Unfortunately due to my parents (my father) drilling in myself and siblings that we cannot go to college but to devote to full-time ministry, had I known then what I know now, I would have went to college, now at 60 I'll be retiring in a few years after years of back breaking work! This organization wants to drive people to poverty! Shameful!!
@jmark7390
Ай бұрын
Grew up as a JW and still am. My mother and father are JWS too. I went to college and have had a very lucrative career. Learned long ago, if its not specifically written in the bible its just opinion. And my opinion is as good as any ones including the GB. Took a lot of crap at the KH over the years and have seen the ones that gave me the most crap have long left the truth. People needed to grow a pair. I think since the 50 year anniversary of 1975 is coming up the GB will get more light and will sanction higher education to keep members. A fun fact of my extended family, all the ones that went to college are still JWs (five of us). The three that didn't faded years ago.
@robertgrey6101
Ай бұрын
@@jmark7390 Jehovah's Witnesses the TRUTH ?? BULLSHIT !! JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES are professional liars.calling themselves the truth is a classic example of their lies.
@williamparrish2436
20 күн бұрын
@@jmark7390 You are the type of JW I would have stayed away from lol. I would have called you "lukewarm" Why are you even a JW? I'm not mad, but it seems so odd to me that people like you exist. Well good for you, I hope you don't have children though.
Solomon couldn't even live up to his words of wisdom 😂
@astarajarvis9965
Ай бұрын
For real. Everyone in the old testament was rich. And yet somehow it did not impede their blessings.
They teaching to be poor, so I donot make a fancy education and I worked in a supermarket half time, so I could go preaching. One time I fell and broke my teeth, but I couldn’t afford to pay so I needed a credit and got it. But then the elder judged me and my preaching position. He questioned my role model function (but I did nothing wrong) what should I do? I needed teeth to eat! Gosh! I did everything how they teached me and then „Jehovah“ couldn’t help me? And I even was judged by the elders?
@AwakenTruths
Ай бұрын
That’s really unfortunate. It’s like all their logic goes right out the window over things that are common sense
@BluePrecious77
Ай бұрын
stop telling them your business!!!!!! It is truly none of their business. Jehovah will still love you. Jehovah states if you dont work you dont eat. That means - if you do not work - do not expect anything. so sad....
@michelejashinsky8409
Ай бұрын
Sounds about right
So true ; JWs GB ruin so many people dreams and oportunity to progress ,(my parents used to say ; " dont worry much about school or college carreer ; the new system is near ; you gonna be playing with lions and tigers in paradise"....today am over 50 and the tigers still in the Bronx zoo. ... thank you for your content; you guys are great 👍
Hi Awaken Truths. Yall are such a beautiful couple! The 📹 video wasn't a real life scenario because everyone, especially just starting a job, career, working from home, any working life requires time & that =$! If I hadn't worked for the first 20 yrs. of my daughter's life, I wouldn't have been able to support us. We had to have help ftom her Grandparents as well. I'm still loving💞💕 yall's channel & always look forward to all your videos❣️. ❤️ Love, Miss Janine✌️
@AwakenTruths
Ай бұрын
That is so true! They love to paint these false videos of how life really works and the members end up running with it
No because these videos are always like "I live in an impoverished country and I was tempted to separate from my family to move to a more affluent country in order to send money back to them so they weren't living below the poverty line, but I was concerned about my family's spiritual health if I left. SO I stayed. And Jehovah has really blessed us. Now we all eat one slice of bread every single day to meet our nutritional needs. And it's worth it because my whole family is pioneering, and I'm a ministerial servant."
@AwakenTruths
Ай бұрын
This is spot on! Trying to glorify struggling like they didn’t have the choice to actually make good choices
@ShoNuffSoulBro1
Ай бұрын
Don’t forget the eating of bark off the trees 😃👍
Hey Family Great Job Thanks
@AwakenTruths
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
Plain and simple they have no right to tell ppl how to live, what choices to make about their finances and jobs -especially if you follow their advice to stay poor they won't even help you out when you get stuck. When a bill can't get paid. It's just the audacity. This is a great breakdown, y'all. Keep up the great work!
Mannn that skit at the beginning took me tf out 🤣🤣 yall did that 💯💯 edit: the elders told me to look into changing my job when I was a un-baptized publisher because it was getting in the way of my meeting attendance.. I had a whole brand new audi and paying child support.. like what you want me to work at McDonald's to have a better schedule so I can make the meetings!?!? Yea they wild lol
@astarajarvis9965
Ай бұрын
I had moved out on my own because I had to. I was pioneering at the time and really wanted a job that would fit my pioneer schedule, i.e. low paying hospitality/service worker jobs. I ended up having to get 2 jobs because job 1 was cutting my hours. I was barely able to sleep or take care of myself. If I wasn't out in service, I was at the meeting. And if I wasn't at the meeting I was sleep. I finally asked the elders to be taken off the pioneer list and they told me to work harder and pray more and jehovah would work it out. I stayed on for about 3 months after that and eventually got off the list. After being announced one of the elders came up to me after the meeting and said, "Are you still working 2 jobs? You need to make sure of the more important things!" Bro, I was so offended. I was literally just trying to pay my rent on time. Not by a Mercedes.
I agree. I'm almost 56. That mentality pretty much hindered my potential to have been more, or have attained more than what I have in my life. Many are frustrated and were left struggling, trying to "hustle and bustle" to make ends meet. This religion is generally poison. 🤔🤨
We appreciate you both. 🎉
@AwakenTruths
29 күн бұрын
Thank you ❤️
I watch you guys religiously! I'm not Watchtower, was never JW. I'm not Christian or religious either but I live in a city in South Africa where they frequently knock on doors. It intrigued me so I did some research and found your channel. You guys are such an amazing couple! Keep it up! I still find it hard to believe that people would stay in such an unloving environment. It's evil.
@AwakenTruths
Ай бұрын
We appreciate that!! Love that we can give some insight. When you are in it you truly believe everything is loving that they do
I despise this religion!!! My husband & I are in our late 60's & are now living in a RV because we thought "the new system" was right around the corner. BS. So glad I am out.
I went through and saw what 1975 did to people and I’m glad I did. It taught me what NOT to do with my life.
We support you.. from Philippines
At 14:15 is soo true. Nursing school eats up 100% of your life. Im so glad I was away from the witnesses by the time I went.
Good job you two, you did good.
I think there's two reasons they put videos out like this. The first, obvious one is to get the young ones to not enter the work force in earnest, but Secondly, to give validation to ALL the millions that sacrificed their lives to this nonsense. Makes them feel like they did the right thing.
My PIMI grandmother used to say, "as long as you got a roof over your head, some kinda job, and a peice of a car, you doin good." She died broke and alone . That mindset is a trap that most jws fall into. I've had a great career and was able to put some money aside. It does my heart proud to see you young folks doing well for yourselves. Keep up the good work
I love you guys and your videos are on point. I was friendly with the JWS when I was growing up. As I grew older I gravitated to the religion . I was attracted to their way of life. They seemed to be genuine Christians. The idea of "studying" the bible appealed to me. I thought, finally I am going to know the bible from cover to cover and be able to teach others too. Three years into the religion as an unbaptized publisher, I realized that their bible was edited to suit the teachings of the Watchtower Track and Bible Society. You see , prior to me being associated with the witnesses, I had a relationship with God. The God that they preached about was a stranger to me. He was not the God I knew and loved. It is a sad situation for people who go into this religion with no knowledge of who God is because when they leave they become bitter and distance themselves from him. I guess it is mission accomplished for Watchtower.
What do all Jehovah’s Witnesses work for free or something? How about the governing body?
Loved it.
@AwakenTruths
Ай бұрын
Thank you!
This is sad but true😢😢😢
People that were dedicated JWs in the 1970’s and now are retirement ages in their 60’s and 70’s are feeling the effects of only working part time jobs with no retirement benefits and no social security.
I have been BINGE watching yall its so much that I want to say. But I was wondering sooo many things. I don’t know if Im EX JW, but I did do the beginning Bible studies and went to a few conventions. Long story short, I wasn’t fond of it and truth be told I was always spiritual but I needed something concrete to be stationed in. My ex best friend is still there. She abandoned her dreams and just was not having normal talks anymore, she just kept trying to convert me. Its more layered but It was difficult to see. I love your videos so much. Keep educating and showing the truth. 🎉
@AwakenTruths
29 күн бұрын
We appreciate that! And be grateful you never got baptized. Sadly people become very indoctrinated.. your friend included
Sharing love trying things 2 get out of trouble times of there life.thank u both for all u do to help others
@AwakenTruths
29 күн бұрын
Our pleasure!
Yall had me cracking up 😂😂😂 "I sold my shoes!"
@AwakenTruths
Ай бұрын
🤣🤣 that’s how wild they sound
@exjehooberdubexpiobeezleeb6269
Ай бұрын
@@AwakenTruths frfr 😂😂
You two crack me up😂 The skits are hilarious. JW doesn’t promote higher education, working overtime, or any outside activities that interfere with the meetings. Some Jw don’t have a decent retirement plan because they work part time and put kingdom interest first.
@Ladybhive71
Ай бұрын
😂😂
I regret the day i became a jw. Ruined my life. I need to pick up my pieces all over again.
@AwakenTruths
26 күн бұрын
You can get through it and turn your life around. Dedicate to becoming the best you!
@josephnyirongo1990
26 күн бұрын
@AwakenTruths Thanks a lot for taking the time to reply to my comment.
Why is it every time they film one of these things, the actors never look like actual Highschool students? I swear they can't get nothing right.
@AwakenTruths
Ай бұрын
Dudes be looking like some 28 year old squares
@mexicanson
Ай бұрын
@@AwakenTruths Fr. 😮💨
This was so good!
@AwakenTruths
29 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching!
You two are so funny but dead on! Yes they stole my military career . My wife's sister was a witless and convinced me not to have a goal of retirement in the marines because the end could come any day now just around the corner . They are dangerous dream killers that dont care one bit. And dont you dare get a 2 door car! When i started waking up i went from a charger to a challenger on purpose a told the wife(still in😢) this is not a service car and so what if they talk they dont pay the note.
Lmao You even got the DOG 🐶 saying that nonsense was BS 😂😂😂😂
Yes, the JW's that used to visit my mother back in the 1980s on Long Island would come to the house in new BMWs and Mercedes, they had their own successful business and were dressed very well. Their jewelry was amazing! You guys are on POINT with everything you said!
Yeah, they NEED to have the members work only part time so that they can devote the major portion of their time keeping the GB in their wealthy lifestyles, building KH that the GB can sell as prime real estate and besides, who would peddle those magazines from door to door which proceeds contribute to their wealthy lifestyles? Don't you know they're doing it for kingdom interests? (Note: their luxurious lifestyles, homes, autos and travel accommodations is the "kingdom" they promote😅!
I worked under two JW elders in my career. Both were sales management professionals making good $$$. Money is not evil in itself. The LOVE of money is the root of all EVIL. BTW, the Bible also says: "But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel." 1 Timothy 5:8 Many of the churches out there want people to make money so they could pay tithes and offerings to the church and to support the pastor.
I knew a few 'brothers' who were extremely wealthy, and to be fair they were nice people who didn't show off or brag about their riches. These were a tiny fraction of most JW's I know, who unlike these wealthy ones instead gave a lot of their finances to the Borg and put free time and a lot of sweat into building KH properties which many were later sold on, and not a single penny handed back to those who 'donated'. When I was training to be an airline pilot I was told by an elder "There won't be aircraft in the paradise, so is it wise to spend so much time and money on the study and work to become a pilot?". Well, thanks to ignoring him, and quite a few others, and by still remaining a christian (but without being part of any religion) I landed a great contract and it paid well and I got to see a lot of this world. Had I stayed in that disgusting cult I'd likely be nowhere now, and also struggling to make ends meet.
Hello from Brasil🎉
@AwakenTruths
23 күн бұрын
Hello!
The dog is like eff that skit and play with me!!!!😂😂😂😂
Chewy's wondering what the hell is going on, it's so funny. You guys are great !
@AwakenTruths
29 күн бұрын
He is just living in his own little world 🤣
@muma6559
29 күн бұрын
@@AwakenTruths He brought the toy to play with but you guys were busy with the WT acting, and he was like, what the heck is going on, even he felt the WT acting wasn't his normal... lolol
The GB live lavish on other folks money - medical insurance + home insurance + car insurance + taxes = super expensive
Maaan yall skits or ‘parts’ lol are hilarious!!! Besides that, this is right on point. Forget your necessities just get to the hall and all your problems Jehovah will take care of…HAA what a joke
@AwakenTruths
Ай бұрын
A major joke and sounds so ridiculous!
Back in 2017 when I purchased my first home, my JW parents said they were disappointed in my decision to buy a home. They said I should have simplified my life. I remember she compared me and my wife to a couple from her congregation that did that. I didn’t go to college (surprise surprise) and not rich but I make a good living in construction. This cult sees middle class income earners as rich people 😂.
@AwakenTruths
Ай бұрын
Literally it’s such a small minded way of thinking. And it’s sad to see so many people indoctrinated to believe they should always strive for the bare minimum
@JJ-bw8co
29 күн бұрын
And all the while no Jehovah’s Witness knows 100% for sure where these sacrifices will lead. Or even who Jehovah really is in the first place. Like many other groups claiming to be Christian. They take part of the foundation, a lot of hype, run with it, and assume the have the whole puzzle.
The assembly is this weekend in my Chicago from Fri-Sun. When my family member said it’s from 9 something in the morning to about 4:30, I was like that sounds like work lol. I’m sure it’s some people who can’t afford miss work to spend all those hours at the convention. I’m trying to figure out what is there to talk about for all those hours over a 3 day span
@ShoNuffSoulBro1
Ай бұрын
You don’t know the half of it😆 When I was a kid those conventions were like 7 days long and with evening sessions as well ! ! Just endless hours of blah blah blah 😵💫
@annpann60606
Ай бұрын
I asked my mom yesterday, "it seems like there are a lot more assemblies now, what's going on?" She's in Chicago too. She says they break the assemblies up into 2 weekends over the year instead of 2 - 3 consecutive days. How much more of their time is that taking up? Now you have to drive to Romeoville 5 times a year instead of two. Thats crazy to me.
@chi-gemini2951
Ай бұрын
@@ShoNuffSoulBro1 omg 😱 that is terrible!!! I use to go to the convention in the 90’s with my grandma. I only enjoyed the hotel stay
@chi-gemini2951
Ай бұрын
@@annpann60606 omg that is crazy. I didn’t know they started doing that smh.
Thank you. Ive been stuck / unable to take care of myself finanicailly (all rhe way without help) afrer leaving fhe cult mindset … and its been about 4 years Just a couplw yeara from turning 50 ans starting mt life over from nothing ,including in the bank.
@AwakenTruths
Ай бұрын
You can do it! Check out our finance video there’s small tips and tricks in there❤️
@williamparrish2436
20 күн бұрын
You aren't the only one, that's for sure!
Why go to college for 4 years? Armageddon is coming in 6 months! 😂
My parents never encouraged education because we were living in the last days. I got trade as a hairdresser.
@AwakenTruths
Ай бұрын
At least you got something! Many people have zero skills at all
Love you two. Good job on this video.
@AwakenTruths
29 күн бұрын
Thanks so much!
You guys are soooo funny 🤣🤣🤣
My mom didn't do a job as a manager at a hospital that another family member hooked her up with because during the interview she was saying she needed to go to the kingdom hall and field service multiple times a week.
I just adore you too thank you for sharing
I dnt normally enjoy couple content but yall are rlly nice together and engaging ❤
@AwakenTruths
29 күн бұрын
We appreciate that!
I just love how the organization presents "Good career advice " as temptation to lure you away from service to Jehovah ". When you're young you should get your foot in the door and work hard to build yourself up but the Borg teaches you to be so self sabotaging and paranoid to pursue anything none borg related.
@AwakenTruths
Ай бұрын
Yep that’s spot on
Those “super Christian’s” are also delusional. You need money to pay your bills and live a good life. You shouldn’t have to live like a slave or a pauper for your entire life. A “loving” god wouldn’t want that for his “children”. And any god that wants you to suffer your entire life and struggle to live isn’t a god worth worshipping in the first place. These people need to use their critical thinking skills.
The doublespeak is something I never really noticed as much before. Delayed materialism is the whole theme of the preaching work, isn’t it? You sacrifice everything you’d be a really well-dressed poor person slaving away for the watchtower and you can have your pic of houses after Armageddon.and here the person who was talking with the young man about how much money he could make and said don’t focus on the sacrifices. Focus on the reward is not the same speech?
Shout out to YOU!! So Thankful for you both! And SO glad you decided to make that first video that started it all. Otherwise we would have never “met”. Thankful to have you join the exponentially huge growing part of the Ex JW community. We need so many more people like you sharing and exposing this cult for what it is. So again THANK YOU for all you do. You are much appreciated!! ❤
@AwakenTruths
29 күн бұрын
You’re one of our OG subscribers/commenters we appreciate you!! And we love seeing this community grow. More and more people seeing the truth of this organization
@ItsAllAShow
28 күн бұрын
@@AwakenTruths Yes. I’m here to stay. From the beginning and to the end. Love you both! ❤️
You guys be classy! 🤩 But wait, that’s been a dog the whole time??? 😳😂😂😂 I seriously thought it was a bird the whole time!!!
@AwakenTruths
22 күн бұрын
We have both 😂 a dog and a bird
Brother herd is wearing a Rolex in one of the videos lol
@JJ-bw8co
29 күн бұрын
Interesting.
Bro pulled up in a Civic !! 😂😂😂 They couldn’t rent a BMW for the video? 😂😂😂
@AwakenTruths
Ай бұрын
And tried glamorizing it 🤣 like go on somewhere
@restlessyouthproductions
Ай бұрын
@@AwakenTruths 😂😂😂😂💯
Watchtower has ALWAYS encouraged poverty. They have an oath of poverty included when you become a Bethelite.😂 "I vow to be poor, may I be apart of bethel"😂
I’m dead😂😂😂😂
😂 Your Skit was on point! Even your puppy agreed that the JW advice on how to "live righteously" was full of Bull S__t!!😅
@AwakenTruths
27 күн бұрын
Chewy wasn’t having it 😂
Not the bump and grind !!!!😂😂😂